MORE police will be patrolling the streets of a notorious Bromsgrove estate in a bid to crack down on drug dealing and anti-social behaviour.

The news comes after more than 40 residents from Charford crammed into St Andrew's Church Hall in Lyttleton Avenue to meet officers and air their concerns about crime.

An action plan has now been drawn up to target the four biggest issues raised by residents - drug dealing, anti-social behaviour, speeding and litter louts.

Charford beat manager PC Michelle Caldicott said: "The meeting went really well and we were very pleased with the response we had from residents.

"The first thing we will look at is anti-social behaviour in and around Grafton Crescent."

PC Caldicott also said more officers will be on patrol, taking details of offenders and sending letters to parents of young nuisances.

"We will also be working with Bromsgrove District Housing Trust and the county council to look at lighting on the footpath between Austin Road and Collis Close," she said.

"Litter and anti-social behaviour between South Bromsgrove High School and Austin Road at lunchtimes was also a priority issue and we will be carrying out a number of actions such as increasing patrols, asking the council to put more bins around the area, increasing the number of times they are emptied and carrying out more litter picks.

"We will also be working with the school."

Concerns about drug dealing in and around Lyttleton Avenue and speeding on Austin Road were also identified as priority issues.

The next Partners and Communities Together (PACT) meeting in Charford is due to take place on Tuesday, February 7, at the same venue from 7pm.